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Webster 1913 Edition
Lyssa
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Lys′sa
(lĭs′sȧ)
, Noun.
[NL. See
Lytta
.] (Med.)
Hydrophobia.
☞ The plural (Lyssæ) has been used to signify the pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in hydrophobia.
Definition 2024
Lyssa
Lyssa
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English
Proper noun
Lyssa
- A female given name
- 2002, Karle Dickerson, Joanna Campbell, Hoofprints in the snow
- It was mornings like this when Lyssa really appreciated the indoor arena.
- 2005, Anya Bast, Seasons of Pleasure: Summer and Autumn
- Anaisse sank down to the carpet in order to look her in her eye. She smiled. "My name is Anaisse. Where is your mother, Lyssa?"
- 2007, Vesta F Spicer, Alyssa
- Lyssa, that's what I want to find out. Will you think about it?
- 2002, Karle Dickerson, Joanna Campbell, Hoofprints in the snow